EP2931802B1 - Pneumatique destiné à des roues de véhicule - Google Patents

Pneumatique destiné à des roues de véhicule Download PDF

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EP2931802B1
EP2931802B1 EP13820981.2A EP13820981A EP2931802B1 EP 2931802 B1 EP2931802 B1 EP 2931802B1 EP 13820981 A EP13820981 A EP 13820981A EP 2931802 B1 EP2931802 B1 EP 2931802B1
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Giuseppina Ratti
Omar Ballabio
Luigia Rossiello
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  • the object of the present invention is a more eco-compatible tyre for vehicle wheels, in particular the object is a tyre comprising at least one structural component having reduced environmental impact.
  • the invention further relates to a manufacturing process of a tyre for vehicle wheels.
  • the reinforced structural elements comprising reinforcing elements, in particular cords and elastomeric matrix that encompasses said reinforcing elements, perform different functions that can be structural, containment or protection functions.
  • One of the characteristics to be controlled to ensure the integrity of the reinforced structural elements is that the reinforcing elements or cords firmly adhere to the elastomeric material so as to prevent lacerations and breaking down of the compound.
  • materials suitable for the reinforcing cords of the layers of the carcass structures, belt structures, and/or bead protection layers (chafers) or reinforcement layers (flippers) can be textile or metal materials, depending on the positioning and/or on the types of tyres and/or of use.
  • the non-metal materials most commonly used as components of cords for tyres can be natural polymer fibres such as for example rayon and lyocell, or synthetic fibres such as for example aliphatic polyamides (nylon), polyesters and aromatic polyamides (generically known as aramids), selected on the basis of the component within which they are to be incorporated and of the type (for two- or four-wheel vehicles, for heavy-duty vehicles) and depending on the performance requirements such as for example HP (high performance), UHP (ultra high performance), competitions, road or off-road.
  • natural polymer fibres such as for example rayon and lyocell
  • synthetic fibres such as for example aliphatic polyamides (nylon), polyesters and aromatic polyamides (generically known as aramids), selected on the basis of the component within which they are to be incorporated and of the type (for two- or four-wheel vehicles, for heavy-duty vehicles) and depending on the performance requirements such as for example HP (high performance), UHP (ultra high performance
  • the polymeric fibres typically those made of polyester, and the aramids, present high tensile elastic responses, with elongations that are respectively relatively low or very low, but, by their very nature, in particular the aramids, adhere with difficulty to the tyre.
  • Adhesive compositions for example Resorcinol - Formaldehyde - Latex (RFL) - were therefore developed in the tyre sector.
  • compositions ensure and maintain excellent adhesion of the cords to the tyres, not only in the tyre manufacturing step but above all in the conditions of use thereof and, at the same time, allow materials with very different mechanical properties such as elastomers, which are very elastic, and the above-mentioned fibres, which are rather rigid, to be successfully coupled in a compound.
  • adhesive RFL-based compositions are applied onto textile cords, generally by dipping. The cords thus treated can be incorporated within an elastomeric matrix to then be assembled together with other semi-finished products in the assembly of a green tyre, which is then shaped and subjected to moulding and vulcanization.
  • Some fibres such as rayon and aliphatic polyamides, already acquire optimal properties for coupling with the elastomeric material by means of a single dip in the RFL-based bath (one-step process) while others, such as polyesters or even more so aromatic polyamides, bind with difficulty to the tyres and therefore require special activating pretreatments of a physical or chemical nature, such as for example the surface activation of the fibres with micro-fibrillations, treatment with ionizing rays, with plasma, with solvent or pre-treatment with a first activating bath (two-step process).
  • this pre-treatment by means of epoxides or isocyanates or other suitable activators, greatly improves the reactivity of the system through the formation of bonds between the pre-treated fibre and the RFL system.
  • Surface pre-activation can take place in the spinning phase through the use of suitable activation baths or directly in the dipping step (double bath process).
  • adhesion promoters generally comprising a methylene donor, such as for example hexamethylenetetramine, and a methylene acceptor, such as for example resorcinol.
  • the cross-linking of these additives allows superior adhesion to be achieved that is more or less elevated depending on the type of compound, promoter, fibre and the treatments thereof.
  • the RFL system seems to represent the most widespread and effective cord adhesive in use in the tyre sector and, to the knowledge of the Applicant, no alternative systems of actual industrial applicability that achieve such high performance appear to exist.
  • RFL-based compositions are not however ideal for an industrial use on account of the more or less marked toxicity of its reactive components, resorcinol and formaldehyde, both for man and for the environment.
  • formaldehyde is a known carcinogenic while resorcinol is suspected to be harmful to the endocrine system, it would be desirable to significantly reduce - if not eliminate - the use thereof in each step of the manufacture of tyres.
  • aqueous compositions of RFL are not particularly stable and require a predetermined “aging” period, known as maturation, to reach a sufficient stability for the end use in the present applications.
  • the high solids content in the RFL emulsions causes, during industrial use, a progressive fouling and build-up of deposits in the various parts of the treatment line; if not appropriately eliminated, these deposits can represent a pollution and fouling risk for woven fabrics treated with RFL.
  • the regulatory authorities responsible for the classification of chemical compounds in terms of safety are analyzing aspects of health and environment of the components commonly used in the field to date, directing research and the market towards more eco-compatible tyres.
  • US2010017580 (Wada Takao) describes a rubber composition for covering a textile cord containing silica and a 1,3-bis(citraconimidomethyl) compound.
  • compositions for adhering reinforcing polyester, polyphenylen-disulfide or thermotropic liquid crystalline polymers elements to tyres, wherein the compositions comprise at least a) a rubber latex , at least b) an epoxide and c) a polyfunctionalized amino cross-linking agent, in aqueous dispersion.
  • a number of possible amino cross-linking agents that are theoretically suitable for the purpose are listed in the description, however experimental data have been provided for just one compound, piperazine.
  • compositions comprising certain aliphatic polyamines generally suggested in WO2005/080481 or US2011104415 cross-link well, they are too unstable for an effective industrial use. Moreover, many amines, in particular piperazine, are in any case potentially toxic.
  • GB1,271,883 (Gen Tire & Rubber CO) shows aqueous composition useful for improving the adherence of polyester fibers to the tyres comprising polyamines, in particular polyalkylenamine or polyethylenimine, poly-epoxides and elastomeric polymers.
  • US4472463 (Goodrich Company) describes an aqueous adhesive emulsion of latex and acrylic resin that is substantially resorcinol-and formaldehyde-free and is used as a second bath for the coating of polyester and aramid fibres to be incorporated in rubber products.
  • US7067189 shows aqueous adhesive compositions, useful for adhering polymeric fibres to rubber, comprising a modified water-soluble maleinized polybutadiene and, possibly, a latex which, albeit less toxic due to the absence of resorcinol and formaldehyde, do not succeed in matching the performance of the RFL system, not even following optimization of the compounds and/or of the pre-treatment of the fibres.
  • the Applicant has felt the need to provide more eco-compatible tyres and components thereof, in particular tyres that do not use resorcinol and formaldehyde in the adhesive compositions for cords in use and possibly also in compounds, tyres characterized by structural integrity and adhesion between the elastomeric component and the reinforcing elements incorporated therein at least comparable if not improved with respect to the already very high structural integrity and adhesion provided by the RFL system currently in use.
  • the Applicant dealt with the problem of availing itself of alternative adhesive compositions the effectiveness of which were independent of the time elapsing between the preparation and end use thereof, that were also sufficiently stable to allow the storage and transport thereof under as standard conditions as possible without having to resort, for example, to refrigeration, inertisation with particular gases or dark storage, and which, when used, would not release solid residues into the plants.
  • the function of the reinforced structural elements does not seem to be limited to the type of reinforcing element incorporated in the polymeric layer but would imply an optimal cooperation between the reinforcing elements (typically the cords) and the elastomeric portion.
  • the Applicant has found that it is possible to produce more eco-compatible tyres, in particular, tyres substantially free of resorcinol and formaldehyde, and to reduce the environmental impact in the production thereof and of the components thereof, while at the same time maintaining the optimal structural integrity of the tyre conferred until now by the traditional RFL system.
  • the Applicant has found that it is possible to impart a high adhesion between the elastomeric components and the reinforcing elements of said tyres and components, while granting the structure suitable integrity and resistance suitable for a safe use of the tyre even under severe conditions and/or for extended mileage.
  • reinforcing elements comprising textile reinforcing materials suitably pre-treated with adhesive, eco-compatible compositions that are substantially resorcinol- and formaldehyde-free.
  • compositions as well as being more eco-compatible than those commonly in use, are very stable and easy to handle and are therefore of advantageous industrial applicability.
  • compositions having a significantly lower solids content compared to the RFL compositions release much less residue into the plants, with undoubted advantages in terms of the efficiency and cleanliness thereof.
  • the present invention relates to a tyre for vehicle wheels comprising:
  • the present invention may present one or more of the following preferred features in one or more of its aspects.
  • said tyre is substantially free of cross-linking products of resorcinol.
  • the tyre comprises:
  • the tyre preferably comprises a belt structure applied in a radially outer position to the carcass structure, said belt structure comprising at least one belt layer comprising said elongated reinforcing element comprising the cross-linking products of at least one cross-linkable adhesive composition comprising at least a) a rubber latex, at least b) an epoxide, and at least c) a polyamine with molecular weight higher than 190 Dalton, comprising at least two amino groups selected from primary -NH 2 and secondary -NH- amino groups wherein the polyamine c) is selected from:
  • the tyre for vehicle wheels comprises a reinforced structural element of the bead structures, wrapped around the respective annular anchoring element and the filling of the bead so as to at least partially surround them, said reinforced structural element of the bead structures, or flipper, comprising at least one cross-linked elastomeric material and at least one elongated reinforcing element, wherein said elongated reinforcing element comprises cross-linking products of at least one cross-linkable adhesive composition comprising at least a) a rubber latex, at least b) an epoxide and at least c) a polyamine of molecular weight greater than 190 Dalton, comprising at least two amino groups selected from primary -NH 2 and secondary - NH- amino groups wherein the polyamine c) is selected from:
  • the tyre comprises a reinforced structural element in the form of a protective layer of the bead structure, said protective layer, or chafer, comprising at least one cross-linked elastomeric material and at least one elongated reinforcing element, wherein said elongated reinforcing element comprises the cross-linking products of at least one cross-linkable adhesive composition comprising at least a) a rubber latex, at least b) an epoxide and at least c) a polyamine of molecular weight greater than 190 Dalton, comprising at least two amino groups selected from primary -NH 2 and secondary -NH- amino groups wherein the polyamine c) is selected from:
  • the present invention relates to a process for producing a tyre for vehicle wheels, comprising:
  • making said at least one reinforced structural element comprises at least:
  • the invention in another aspect, relates to a reinforced structural element of a tyre comprising at least one elongated reinforcing element and at least one cross-linked elastomeric material adhered to said elongated reinforcing element, characterized in that said elongated reinforcing element comprises at least one elongated fibrous material comprising the cross-linking products of at least one cross-linkable adhesive composition comprising at least a) a rubber latex, at least b) an epoxide, and at least c) a polyamine with molecular weight higher than 190 Dalton, comprising at least two amino groups selected from primary -NH 2 and secondary -NH- amino groups wherein the polyamine c) is selected from:
  • said reinforced structural element comprises a cross-linked elastomeric material suitable for adhering to the elongated reinforcing element, said cross-linked elastomeric material being obtained by cross-linking a cross-linkable elastomeric material comprising at least one cross-linkable elastomeric polymer, at least one reinforcing filler, at least a methylene donor compound, at least one methylene acceptor compound and at least one vulcanizing agent, wherein said methylene acceptor compound is a phenolic resin, preferably a novolac.
  • said methylene acceptor compound does not comprise resorcinol.
  • said reinforced structural element is substantially resorcinol-free.
  • said cross-linkable elastomeric material is substantially resorcinol free.
  • Cross-linkable elastomeric material that is "substantially resorcinol free" means that the resorcinol content in the non-cross-linked compound is less than 0.5 phr, preferably less than 0.2 phr, more preferably less than 0.1 phr.
  • Elastomeric material, composition, reinforcement element, structural element and the like, that are "(substantially) resorcinol- and/or formaldehyde-free" indicates that these components are preferably prepared by substantially or, preferably, fully avoiding the use of resorcinol and free formaldehyde in all the manufacturing steps thereof.
  • said at least one reinforced structural element can be a carcass structure, a belt, a flipper or a chafer.
  • said reinforced structural element of a tyre presents an adhesion between the cross-linked elastomeric material and the elongated reinforcing element, expressed as the maximum pulling force according to ASTM D4776, normalized with respect to the area of the interface between cords and elastomeric material in the specimen prepared according to this rule, of at least 7 N/mm 2 .
  • said adhesion is at least 7.5 N/mm 2 , even more preferably of at least 8 N/mm 2 or 8.5 N/mm 2 .
  • embedded length means the length of the cord in the specimen that is completely surrounded by rubber.
  • cords with total titre in excess of 2200dTex use specimens having an embedded length equal to 9.52 mm; for cords with total titre equal to or less than 2200dTex specimens with embedded length equal to 6.40 mm are used instead.
  • said reinforced structural element of a tyre has a degree of coating of the cords following the peel test performed in accordance with standard ASTM D4393 of at least 50%, evaluated by visual observation of the sample.
  • said coating value is at least 75%, more preferably at least 90%.
  • said cross-linkable elongated reinforcing element for tyres comprises at least one fibrous material preventively impregnated with at least a cross-linkable adhesive composition, said composition comprising at least a) a rubber latex, at least b) an epoxide, and at least c) a polyamine with molecular weight higher than 190 Dalton, comprising at least two amino groups selected from primary -NH 2 and secondary -NH- amino groups wherein the polyamine c) is selected from:
  • said elongated reinforcing cross-linkable element is substantially free of resorcinol and/or of the cross-linking products thereof.
  • said elongated reinforcing cross-linkable element is substantially free of free formaldehyde.
  • said cross-linkable adhesive composition is substantially resorcinol free.
  • the invention relates to a process for manufacturing an elongated reinforcing cross-linkable element for a tyre, which comprises:
  • the fibrous material impregnated with the cross-linkable adhesive composition is subjected, during or following the drying step, to a partial or complete cross-linking of the composition itself, preferably by heating, for example at about 200 - 250°C generally for a timeframe of 1 to 3 minutes.
  • the fibrous material is selected from tape, flat yarn, cord, compact cross-section monofilament and woven fabric.
  • the elongated fibrous material comprises one or more materials selected from aromatic polyesters and polyamides, even more preferably aromatic polyamides.
  • providing the elongated fibrous material comprises twisting at least one yarn.
  • providing the fibrous material comprises combining at least two yarns by doubling, twisting.
  • said impregnating step of the elongated fibrous material is carried out by dipping in the cross-linkable adhesive composition, more preferably by single dipping.
  • said impregnating step of the elongated fibrous material is carried out by dipping in the cross-linkable adhesive composition, more preferably by single dipping.
  • the tyres of the invention comprise - at the level of reinforced components - both the optimized compounds and the cords treated with the adhesive compositions of the invention, they present the integrity and the excellent performance of the tyres based on the RFL system but, advantageously, have a lower content or are substantially free of the cross-linking products of resorcinol.
  • the tyres of the invention are produced without the use of resorcinol and formaldehyde.
  • these results can be obtained with a single treatment of the fibrous material of the reinforcing elements and also in the case of the most difficult to adhere materials, such as polyesters or aramids, thereby reducing manufacturing timeframes and costs compared to the traditional two-step processes that require an additional pre-activation step.
  • reinforced structural element for tyres means a composite structural element comprising at least one fibrous material and at least one elastomeric material.
  • Fibrous material means a material comprising fibres in the form of, for example, raw fibres, yarns, woven fabrics, non-woven fabrics, twisted yarns, threads, cords, preferably cords.
  • the cords may have the form of woven fabric (or consist of a weft and a warp) or form of a yarn or single ply.
  • the cords can consist of a single type of fibre or, in hybrid cords, comprise at least two fibres having a different chemical nature, mixed at the level of twisting as traditional hybrid or at the level of the yarn, by doubling, commingling or equivalent technologies.
  • the titre or linear density of yarns or plies can be expressed in decitex (dTex), i.e. mass expressed in grams of a thread or thread-like reinforcing element having a length of 10000 m.
  • 1680/2 (31.5x31.5) identifies a cord formed by two yarns or plies, each yarn or ply having a titre of 1680 dTex (total titre of the cord equal to 3360 dTex).
  • Total titre of a cord means the sum of the titres of the yarns or plies twisted together to form the cord.
  • Each yarn or ply is twisted around itself with 31.5 twists per decimetre corresponding to 315 twists per meter (TPM).
  • the two yarns or plies are twisted together (preferably in opposite direction) with 315 twists per decimetre to form a cord.
  • fibrous twisted materials are preferably used, even if application of the invention to non-twisted yarns or tapes is not excluded in principle.
  • each yarn or ply has a titre greater than or equal to about 500 dTex
  • each yarn or ply presents a titre of less than or equal to about 4000 dTex
  • each yarn or ply presents a titre of between about 700 and about 3680 dTex, more preferably between about 1000 and about 2400 dTex.
  • the twists made to the single doubled or coupled yarns can be in the same direction or in the opposite direction to those made to the single yarns.
  • the cords comprise yarns or plies having different titres to form a yarn which is then twisted alone or together with other yarns.
  • the cords comprise yarns or plies having titres equal to one another.
  • titres of each yarn usable as a fibrous material for producing the reinforcing elements in the form of cords are:
  • the reinforcing elements can be obtained from at least one yarn, more preferably by at least two yarns or plies combined.
  • said reinforcement elements consist of a number of combined yarns not exceeding four.
  • said cords present a total titre in excess of about 800 dTex.
  • said cords present a total titre in excess of about 1300 dTex.
  • said cords present a total titre of less than about 10,000 dTex.
  • said cords present a total titre less than about 8000 dTex.
  • the fibrous material preferably in cords, can consist of fibres of natural or synthetic origin commonly used in the sector, such as Rayon, Lyocell, aliphatic polyamides (for example Nylon, for example NY6, NY66, NY46), polyesters (for example PEN, PET, PVA), aromatic polyamides (for example aramids such as Twaron ®, Kevlar ® which are lyotropic liquid crystals), individually or in mixture.
  • the fibrous material is preferably selected from aromatic polyesters and polyamides.
  • the preventively impregnated fibrous material is then coupled to the elastomeric material by heating and, preferably by compression according to rubberizing processes typically adopted in tyre technology for example by extrusion or calendering or according to suitable alternative techniques such as solvent casting or spray coating.
  • the fibrous material preventively impregnated with said cross-linkable adhesive composition can be directly arranged on the tyre precursor during the assembly of the latter without being first rubberized.
  • the impregnated fibrous material can be subjected to a first cross-linking, generally by heating, before being coupled with the compound to be cross-linked and vulcanized.
  • the fibrous material is impregnated with at least one cross-linkable adhesive composition comprising at least a) a rubber latex, at least b) an epoxide, and at least c) a polyamine with molecular weight higher than 190 Dalton, comprising at least two amino groups selected from primary -NH 2 and secondary -NH- amino groups wherein the polyamine c) is selected from:
  • impregnated means, preferably, the dipping of the fibrous material into the cross-linkable adhesive composition followed, preferably, by drying and cross-linking of the adhesive itself.
  • the components of the present cross-linkable adhesive composition will thus deposit on the surface and, partially, within the fibrous material providing the impregnated fibrous material.
  • the fibrous material can be impregnated with the present cross-linkable adhesive composition through other processes known to persons skilled in the art, such as spraying, brushing, etc.
  • the fibrous material is impregnated once with the present cross-linkable adhesive composition, preferably by dipping (single bath), without being preliminarily subjected to physical and/or chemical activations of the fibres. Understandably this single-step process, giving the fibrous material an adhesiveness to the elastomeric material that is comparable if not superior to that granted with the classic two-step RFL treatment, is particularly advantageous in terms of cost, time and environmental impact.
  • the fibrous material can be pre-activated for treatment with a composition, equal to or different from the present cross-linkable adhesive composition (double bath) and/or physical activation (micro-fibrillations, treatments with ionizing rays, plasma, etc.).
  • the use of a traditional composition comprising an epoxide as well as the present adhesive composition is preferred.
  • the fibrous material will be treated first with the traditional epoxy composition and then with the present adhesive composition.
  • both treatments will be carried out by dipping.
  • the composition is an aqueous composition, for example a solution or aqueous dispersion, comprising between 2.5% and 20% by weight, preferably between 4% and 15% by weight, more preferably between 5% and 10% by weight of the total solids comprising the components a) b) and c).
  • aqueous composition for example a solution or aqueous dispersion, comprising between 2.5% and 20% by weight, preferably between 4% and 15% by weight, more preferably between 5% and 10% by weight of the total solids comprising the components a) b) and c).
  • the percentages by weight of the individual components a), b) and c) vary between 2% and 17% of a), between 0.5 and 7% of b) and between 0.05% and 3% of c), more preferably between 3% and 12% of a), between 1% and 5% of b) and between 0.1% and 2% of c).
  • the percentages of the individual ingredients are calculated with respect to the dry components.
  • the cross-linkable adhesive composition comprises at least a) a rubber latex, at least b) an epoxide, and at least c) a polyamine with molecular weight higher than 190 Dalton, comprising at least two amino groups selected from primary -NH 2 and secondary -NH- amino groups wherein the polyamine c) is selected from:
  • the rubber latex a) is generally selected primarily in consideration of its compatibility with the elastomeric material to which the fibrous material is to be adhered and its water solubility or dispersibility, it nevertheless not being limited to any specific type of latex It can generally be selected from diene polymer latexes commonly employed in the sector.
  • Suitable latexes are those based on styrene copolymer - butadiene SBR / vinylpyridine (VP), based on natural rubber (NR), based on styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR), ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM), butadiene acrylonitrile (NBR), chlorosulphonated polyethylene (CSM), hydrogenated acrylonitrile butadiene (HNBR), chloroprene (CR), ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), mixtures or copolymers thereof.
  • SBR styrene copolymer - butadiene SBR / vinylpyridine
  • NR natural rubber
  • SBR ethylene propylene diene monomer
  • NBR butadiene acrylonitrile
  • CSM chlorosulphonated polyethylene
  • HNBR hydrogenated acrylonitrile butadiene
  • CR chloroprene
  • EVA ethylene vinyl acetate
  • the rubber latex a) is generally present in an amount of between 2% and 17% by weight, preferably between 3% and 12% by weight.
  • the epoxide b) generally comprises one or more compounds having 2 or more epoxy groups per molecule of traditional use in the tyre sector.
  • the epoxide b) is preferably water-soluble or water-dispersible.
  • epoxides examples include triglycidyl isocyanurate; 1-epoxyethyl-3,4-epoxycyclohexane; vinyl cyclohexene dioxide; ethylene glycol ether diglycidyl; 1,2-propanediol diglycidyl ether; 1,3-propanediol diglycidyl ether; 2,3-butanediol diglycidyl ether, and the glycidyl ethers of glycerol, erythritol, pentaerythritol and sorbitol that contain two or three glycide groups per molecule, for example diglycidyl ether of glycerol, triglycidyl ether of hexanotriol etc.
  • epoxides that can be used are 3,4-epoxycyclohexylmethyl-3,4-epoxycyclohexane carboxylate; 3-(3,4-epoxycyclohexane)-8.9-epoxy-2,4-dioxaspiro[5.5]-undecane; bis(2,3-epoxycyclopentylether; bis (3,4-epoxy-6-methylcyclohexyl methyladipate; polyethylene glycol 400 diglycidyl ether; polyallyl glycidyl ether; bisphenol A diglycidyl ether and the like.
  • water-soluble polyglycidyl ethers such as those of hydrocarbons between 2 and 10 aliphatic saturated polyhydroxylated carbon atoms.
  • Other mixtures of two or more epoxides may also be used.
  • Preferred epoxides are, for example, the polyglycerol polyglycidyl ethers marketed by Raschig under the name of GE500 or GE100.
  • Typical compounds containing suitable epoxides comprise (3-glycidoxypropyl) trimethoxysilane, glyceryl epoxide, sorbitol epoxide, novolac epoxy resins, epoxidized oils, epoxidized polybutadiene or epoxidised polyisoprenes, wherein epoxy comprises compounds comprising glycidyl and non-glycidyl ether groups such as cycloaliphatic or acyclyc epoxides.
  • the epoxide b) is generally present in an amount of between 0.5% and 7% by weight, preferably between 1% and 5% by weight.
  • the polyamine c) is water-soluble or water dispersible, in other words capable of dissolving or dispersing in water then maintaining the ability to react with a second reactive component.
  • the polyamine c) has molecular weight greater than 190 Daltons, preferably greater than 210 Daltons, preferably greater than 220 Daltons, preferably greater than 230 Daltons, preferably greater than 300 Daltons, preferably greater than 400 Daltons, for example 430 or 440 Daltons, preferably equal to or greater than 600 Daltons.
  • molecular weight means the average molecular weight
  • the polyamine c) can be a diamine, a triamine, or a polyamine and combinations thereof.
  • the aforesaid amino groups are bonded in terminal position with respect to the polyether skeleton.
  • the polyamine c) can be linear or branched.
  • the polyamine c) can be selected from among the amino terminated, linear or branched polyethers c1).
  • the linear or branched amino-terminated polyethers c1) of the invention are characterized by a polyether skeleton comprising the repeating unit [O-R] where R is a hydrocarbyl group having between 2 and 5 carbon atoms.
  • the branched amino-terminated polyethers c1) comprise (but are not limited to) dendritic, star, comb structures where at least 2 of the branches terminate with primary and/or secondary amino groups. Tertiary amino groups may also be present.
  • the amino-terminated polyethers c1) of the invention have an average molecular weight greater than 190 Daltons, preferably greater than 210 Daltons, preferably greater than 220 Daltons, preferably greater than 230 Daltons, preferably greater than 300 Daltons, preferably greater than 400 Daltons, for example 430 or 440 Daltons, preferably equal to or greater than 600 Daltons.
  • the amino-terminated polyethers c1) of the invention preferably have an average molecular weight less than 10000 Daltons, preferably less than 5000 Daltons.
  • water-dispersible amino-terminated polyethers are (but are not limited to) linear, dendtitic and /or comb amino-terminated polyethylene oxide, linear, star-shaped, dendritic and/or comb amino-terminated polypropylene oxide, copolymers of ethylene oxide and linear, star, comb-shaped dendritic amino-terminated propylene oxide, linear, star, dendritic-shaped and/or comb amino-terminated polytrimethylene oxide, linear, star, dendritic-shaped and/or comb amino-terminated polybutylene-oxide, linear, star, dendritic-shaped and/or comb amino-terminated polytetrahydrofurans, linear star and comb-shaped amino-terminated copolymers of ethylene oxide and dendritictrimethylene oxide; linear comb, star and dendritic shaped amino-terminated copolymers of ethylene oxide and butylene oxide; linear and comb, star and dendritic shaped amino terminated copoly
  • the polyether skeleton of the polyamine c1) is derived from the polymerization of ethylene oxide (EO), propylene oxide (PO), butylene oxide (BO), pentylene oxide (PentO) or mixtures thereof.
  • EO ethylene oxide
  • PO propylene oxide
  • BO butylene oxide
  • PentO pentylene oxide
  • the epoxide ratios can vary, for example, in a mixed EO/PO structure, the EO: PO ratio can vary between about 1:1 and about 1:50 and vice versa.
  • the polyamine c) can be selected from among the aminoalkylated polysaccharides c2).
  • the latter are polysaccharides that have at least two of the hydrogens of the hydroxy groups substituted with hydrocarbyl groups with at least one amino group (primary or secondary) and which are soluble in water or dispersible in water to form a suspension capable of reacting with a second reagent in an aqueous environment.
  • the hydrocarbyl group can be linear, branched or cyclic, aliphatic or aromatic.
  • the hydrocarbyl group may be substituted or may contain heteroatoms, such as oxygen, sulphur, silicon or nitrogen.
  • the amino-terminated polysaccharides c2) have an average molecular weight greater than 210 Daltons, preferably greater than 220 Daltons, preferably greater than 230 Daltons, preferably greater than 300 Daltons, preferably greater than 400 Daltons, for example 430 or 440 Daltons, preferably equal to or greater than 600 Daltons.
  • the amino-terminated polysaccharides c2) have an average molecular weight of less than 1,000,000, more preferably less than 500,000 Dalton.
  • water-dispersible amino-terminated polysaccharides comprise (but are not limited to) amino-alkylated starches, amino-alkylated cellulose, amino-alkylated inulin, amino-alkylated dextran and corresponding hydroxyethyl aminoalkyl derivatives and mixtures thereof, where the alkyl-amino groups contain between 2 and 20 carbon atoms, possibly substituted or contain heteroatoms and contain at least one primary or secondary amino group.
  • alkyl-amino groups contain between 2 and 20 carbon atoms, possibly substituted or contain heteroatoms and contain at least one primary or secondary amino group.
  • aminoalkyl groups comprise (but are not limited to) 2-aminoethyl and 3-aminopropyl.
  • the polyamine c) can be selected from among the amino-alkylated polyvinyl alcohols c3).
  • the latter are polyvinyl alcohols that have at least two of the hydrogens of the hydroxy groups substituted with hydrocarbyl groups with at least one amino group (primary or secondary) and which are soluble or dispersible in water to form a suspension capable of reacting with a second reagent in an aqueous environment.
  • the hydrocarbyl group can be substituted or can contain heteroatoms, such as oxygen, sulphur, silicon, or nitrogen.
  • the degree of hydrolysis of the polyvinyl alcohol is between 60% and 100% preferably between 80% and 100% more preferably between 95% and 99%.
  • the water dispersible amino-alkylated polyvinyl alcohols c3) have an average molecular weight greater than 210 Daltons, preferably greater than 220 Daltons, preferably greater than 230 Daltons, preferably greater than 300 Daltons, preferably greater than 400 Daltons, for example 430 or 440 Daltons, preferably equal to or greater than 600 Daltons.
  • water dispersible amino-alkylated polyvinylalcohol c3) comprise (but are not limited to) amino-alkylated polyvinyl alcohols, amino-alkylated polyvinyl alcohol copolymers, amino-alkylated polyvinylalcohols derivatized with ⁇ -amino acetal groups, copolymers, amino-akylated polyvinylalcohols derivatized with ⁇ -amino acetal groups, polyvinyl alcohols amino-alkyl hydroxyethyl derivatives and mixtures thereof where the amino alkyl group and the ⁇ -amino acetal contain between 2 and 20 carbon atoms, are possibly substituted, possibly contain heteroatoms and contain at least two amino groups (primary and/or secondary).
  • aminoalkyl groups include but are not limited to 2-aminoethyl and 3-aminopropyl.
  • ⁇ -amino acetal group is the 4-aminobutyric acetal.
  • the amino-alkylated copolymers and the polyvinyl alcohols derivatized with the ⁇ -amino acetal group comprise an amount of comonomer of between 1 and 100 mol percentage of the quantity of vinyl alcohol monomer units.
  • Possible comonomers include (but are not limited to) vinyl acetate, methyl vinyl ether, N-vinyl-formamide, ethylene, propylene, 1-butene, methyl acrylate, acrylic acid, methyl methacrylate, methacrylic acid, maleic acid, fumaric acid, itaconic acid and mixtures thereof.
  • the polyamine c) is at least a linear or branched amino terminated polyether c1).
  • the polyamine c) is selected from one or more polyamines of formula I, II, III and IV as defined below.
  • the polyamine c) comprises just two primary amino groups.
  • the polyamine c) comprising just two primary amino groups is selected from the class of polyether amines of formula I wherein X is greater than 1.5, preferably greater than 2.
  • Examples of commercial products representative of the structure are JEFFAMINE marketed by HUNTSMAN with the codes D-230, D-400, D-2000 and D-4000, wherein X is respectively 2.5, 6.1, 33 and 68, preferably about 2.5 (Jeffammina D-230).
  • the polyamine c) comprising just two primary amino groups is selected from the class of polyether amines of formula II wherein X, Y and Z can assume values such that the average molecular weight of the compound of formula II is greater than 190 Daltons.
  • Y and X + Z can respectively assume the following values: 2.0/1.2 9.0/3.6 12.5/6.0 39/6.0 as in the Jeffamine ED-series marketed by Huntsman with the codes HK-511, ED-600 (XTJ -500), ED-900 (XTJ-501), ED-2003 (XTJ-502).
  • the polyamine c) comprising just two primary amino groups is selected from the class of polyether amines of formula III wherein X can assume values such that the average molecular weight of the compound of formula III is greater than 190 Daltons.
  • X can be 2 or 3, as in the Jeffamine EDR series marketed by Huntsman with the codes EDR-148 (XTJ-504) and EDR-176 (XTJ-590).
  • the polyamine c) comprises at least three primary amino groups.
  • the polyamine c) comprising at least three primary amino groups is selected in the class of polyether amines of formula IV wherein R represents H or ethyl and X, Y and Z may assume values such that the average molecular weight of the compound of formula IV is found to be greater than 190 Daltons.
  • n can vary between 0 and 1
  • X + Y + Z can be 5-6, 50 or 85, as in the Jeffamine T series marketed by Huntsman with the codes T-403, T3000 (XTJ -509) or T-5000.
  • the polyamine c) comprises three or more primary amino groups.
  • polyamines c) comprising three or more primary amino groups
  • polyether amines comprising amino polyethylene glycols, in particular star-shaped, having 3, 4 or 8 branches terminated with primary amines, such as for example octamine (8PEGA), supplied by Nektar Transforming Therapeutics (Huntsville, Ala.)
  • primary amines such as for example octamine (8PEGA), supplied by Nektar Transforming Therapeutics (Huntsville, Ala.)
  • branched polyamines are those defined US2011027215 under paragraphs 119 to 121.
  • At least one amino group of the polyamine c) is secondary.
  • the polyamine c) comprises at least two secondary amino groups.
  • Polyamines c) comprising at least two secondary amino groups are for example those marketed by Huntsman under the trade name of Jeffamine SD series.
  • polyamines c) usable in the present adhesive composition comprise cross-linkable polyether di- and triamines marketed by Huntsman Chemical under the name JEFFAMINE ®.
  • the polyamine c) presents low toxicity.
  • the polyamine c) is generally present in amounts of between 0.05% and 3% by weight, preferably between 0.1% and 2% by weight.
  • the weight ratio of the polyamine c) to the epoxide b) is preferably greater than 0.15, more preferably greater than 0.20, even more preferably greater than 0.25.
  • the weight ratio of the polyamine c) to the epoxide b) is preferably less than 0.70, more preferably less than 0.60, even more preferably less than 0.55.
  • the weight ratio of the polyamine c) and the epoxide b), summed together, with respect to the latex a) is preferably greater than 0.20, more preferably greater than 0.30, even more preferably greater to 0.40.
  • the weight ratio of the polyamine c) and the epoxide b), summed together, with respect to the latex a) is less than 0.80, more preferably less than 0.70, even more preferably less to 0.60.
  • the total amount of components a) b) c) retained by the fibrous material following a single treatment with the present adhesive composition is cross-linkable by up to 20%, preferably up to 14%, more preferably up to 10%, even more preferably up to 8% by weight, the amount being calculated on the basis of the weight of the fibrous material following dipping and drying compared to the weight of a portion of initial dry fibrous material of equal length.
  • the present cross-linkable adhesive composition is prepared by suitably mixing together the components a) and b) and c) in an aqueous medium.
  • the cross-linkable adhesive composition thus prepared is ready for use and can also be stored at room temperature.
  • the adhesive composition is preferably left to rest for about 24 hours at room temperature, to "mature" even though it can already be used following mixing the ingredients.
  • the present composition is stable under normal ambient light, pressure, atmospheric composition and temperature conditions.
  • Stable means that the present composition is stored substantially unchanged for at least 7 days, preferably for at least 15 days, more preferably for at least 30 days and more, when stored at room temperature and in a normal atmosphere, that is, in the common transport and in-factory storage conditions.
  • the cross-linkable elastomeric material for tyres suitable for adhering following cross-linking to the elongated reinforcing element comprises at least one diene elastomeric polymer and at least one reinforcing filler.
  • the cross-linkable elastomeric material comprises at least one cross-linkable elastomeric polymer, at least one reinforcing filler, at least one methylene donor compound, at least one methylene acceptor compound and at least one vulcanizing agent.
  • composition of said cross-linkable elastomeric material (commonly known as compound) unless otherwise indicated, is expressed in phr (parts per 100 parts of rubber).
  • the compounds for tyres generally used in the present invention comprise 100 phr of at least one elastomeric polymer.
  • elastomeric polymer is an established term in the tyre sector and is used in hundreds of patents and non-patent documents. For example, we can mention the book “Elastomeric polymer networks”, Eugene Guth, published by Prentice Hall in 1992 . This term has been a part of common technical language in the sector for many years and is generally used to indicate a polymer with elastic properties, i.e. primarily a low Young's modulus.
  • the compounds for tyres used in the present invention comprise at least one diene elastomeric polymer (a1) and, possibly, an elastomeric polymer (a2).
  • said at least one diene elastomeric polymer (a1) can be selected for example from diene elastomeric polymers commonly used in elastomeric compositions cross-linkable with sulphur (vulcanizing), which are particularly suitable for the production of tyres, or from polymers or elastomeric copolymers with an unsaturated chain having a glass transition temperature (Tg) usually below 20 °C, preferably in the range from 0 °C to -110 °C.
  • Tg glass transition temperature
  • polymers or copolymers can be of natural origin or can be obtained by solution polymerization, emulsion polymerization or gas phase polymerization of one or more conjugated diolefins, mixed with at least one comonomer selected from monovinylarenes and/or polar comonomers.
  • the conjugated diolefins normally comprise between 4 and 12, preferably between 4 and 8 carbon atoms, and can be selected for example from the group comprising: 1,3-butadiene, isoprene, 2,3-dimethyl-1, 3,-butadiene, 1,3-pentadiene, 1,3-hexadiene, 3-butyl-1 ,3-octadiene, 2-phenyl-1 ,3-butadiene or mixtures thereof. Particularly preferred are 1,3-butadiene or isoprene.
  • Monovinylarenes which can be used as comonomers, typically contain between 8 and 20, preferably between 8 and 12 carbon atoms and can be selected for example from: styrene; 1-vinylnaphthalene, 2-vinylnaphthalene, various alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, alkylaryl or arylalkyl derivatives of styrene, such as ⁇ -methylstyrene, 3-methylstyrene, 4-propylstyrene, 4-cicloesilstirene, 4-dodecylstyrene, 2-ethyl-4-benzilstirene, 4-p-tolilstirene, 4 - (4-phenylbutyl) styrene or mixtures thereof. Styrene is particularly preferred.
  • Polar comonomers which may be optionally used can be selected for example from: vinylpyridine, vinylquinoline, acrylic acid and esters of acid alkylacrylic, nitriles, or mixtures thereof, such as methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate, ethyl methacrylate, acrylonitrile or mixtures thereof.
  • the diene elastomeric polymer (a1) can be selected for example from: cis-1,4-polyisoprene (natural or synthetic, optionally carboxylated, preferably natural rubber), epoxidized natural rubber (ENR), 3,4-polyisoprene, polybutadiene (in particular polybutadiene with a high content of 1,4-cis), optionally halogenated copolymers of isoprene/isobutene copolymers, 1,3-butadiene/acrylonitrile copolymers, styrene/1,3-butadiene copolymers, carboxylated copolymers of styrene/1,3- butadiene, copolymers of stirene/isoprene/1,3-butadiene, copolymers of styrene/1,3-butadiene/acrylonitrile, carboxylated copolymers of styrene/1,
  • Mixtures comprising polyisoprene (natural or synthetic) and a polymer styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) are preferably used.
  • SBR polymer styrene-butadiene rubber
  • the polyisoprene is present in the compounds of the present invention in an amount ranging between about 0.1 and 100 phr, more preferably between 95 and 70 phr.
  • the styrene - butadiene polymer can come from solution or emulsion, and generally comprises styrene in an amount of between about 10 and 40%, preferably between 15 and about 30%.
  • the styrene - butadiene polymer is present in the compounds of the present invention in an amount ranging between about 0 and 50 phr, more preferably between 5 and 30 phr.
  • the elastomeric polymer (a2) can be selected from elastomeric polymers of one or more monoolefins with an olefinic comonomer or derivatives thereof.
  • the monoolefins can be selected from ethylene and ⁇ -olefins generally containing between 3 and 12 carbon atoms, such as, for example, propylene, 1-butene, 1-pentene, 1-hexene, 1-octene or mixtures thereof.
  • copolymers between ethylene and an ⁇ -olefin, optionally with a diene homopolymers of isobutene or the copolymers thereof with a reduced amount of a diene, which are optionally at least partially halogenated.
  • the optionally present diene generally contains between 4 and 20 carbon atoms and is preferably selected from: 1,3-butadiene, isoprene, 1,4-hexadiene, 1,4-cyclohexadiene, 5-ethylidene-2-norbornene, 5-methylene -2-norbornene, vinyl norbornene or mixtures thereof.
  • 1,3-butadiene isoprene, 1,4-hexadiene, 1,4-cyclohexadiene, 5-ethylidene-2-norbornene, 5-methylene -2-norbornene, vinyl norbornene or mixtures thereof.
  • EPR ethylene/propylene
  • EPDM ethylene/propylene/diene
  • polysobutene butyl rubbers, halobutyl rubbers, in particular chlorobutyl or bromobutyl rubbers, or mixtures thereof.
  • the elastomeric composition comprises at least one reinforcing filler.
  • Said at least one reinforcing filler can be selected from those commonly used for cross-linked manufactured products.
  • carbon black, silica, alumina, aluminosilicates, calcium carbonate, kaolin, or mixtures thereof are preferred.
  • Carbon black, silica and mixtures thereof are particularly preferred.
  • a minimum quantity of said at least one reinforcing filler of about 20 phr is preferably added to the elastomeric composition.
  • this minimum quantity can be of about 30 phr.
  • said at least one reinforcing filler is added to an elastomeric composition in an amount not exceeding about 80 phr, more preferably not exceeding about 70 phr.
  • said cross-linkable elastomeric material preferably comprises at least one donor compound methylenes.
  • said at least one methylene donor compound can be any compound which, when heated during vulcanization, is able to react with the methylene acceptors used in the elastomeric composition.
  • Suitable methylene donors comprise, but are not limited to, hexamethylenetetramine (HEXA or HMT), hexamethoxymethylmelamine (HMMM), hexamethylmelamine, N,N'-dimethylalurea, N-methylol dicyanamide, N-allyl dioxazine, N-phenyl dioxazine , N-methylol-acetamide, N-methylol-butirammide, N-methylolacrylamide, N-methylol-succinimide, laurel oxymethylpyridium chloride, ethoxymethylpyridium chloride, trioxan hexamethoxymethylmelamine, as described for example in US3751331 , preferably HMMM.
  • HEXA or HMT hexamethylenetetramine
  • HMMM hexamethoxymethylmelamine
  • the methylene donor is usually present in concentrations between about 0.5 and 15 phr, preferably between 0.5 and 10 phr.
  • said cross-linkable elastomeric material preferably comprises at least one methylene acceptor compound.
  • said at least one methylene acceptor compound can be any compound capable of reacting during vulcanization with the methylene donor used in the elastomeric composition.
  • Suitable methylene acceptors comprise, but are not limited to, phenolic resins derived from the reaction of phenol and/or substituted phenols with formaldehyde.
  • phenolic resin refers to the family of polymers obtained by reaction between phenol and formaldehyde; generally said phenolic resins in turn divide into novolacs and resols on the basis of the ratio of the two reagents.
  • the novolacs are generally prepared with an aldehyde ratio: phenol less than 1 and an acid catalysis, while with a ratio aldehyde: phenol greater than 1 and a basic catalysis the resols are obtained.
  • mixtures of ortho-cresol, para-cresol and meta-cresol can also be employed as well as dihydroxy phenols, such as resorcinol and pyrocatechol, polyhydroxy phenols, such as pyrogallol and phloroglucinol, however resorcinol and other toxic or potentially harmful dihydroxyphenyls are preferably not used.
  • aldehydes can be used instead of or in mixture with formaldehyde; among these acetaldehyde and furfural.
  • Phenolic resins prepared by polymerization of phenol and formaldehyde, more preferably novolacs, even more preferably novolacs with low free monomer content (phenol) are preferably used as methylene acceptors in the present invention.
  • Preferred methylene acceptors are for examples the resins marketed under the name Alnovol PN760 (CYTEC) or ELASTOBOND A250 (SI Group).
  • Products of natural origin having a poly-phenolic structure such lignin and the derivatives thereof may also be suitable as methylene acceptors.
  • Lignin is a heavy and complex organic polymer derived from biomass of plant origin, wood etc..
  • the lignin molecule consists of three different monomers: p-coumaric alcohol, coniferyl alcohol (4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamyl alcohol) and sinapyl alcohol (4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxycinnamyl alcohol), which are combined in different proportions depending on the nature of the biomass from which they are derived.
  • the polyphenolic structure of lignin and the derivatives thereof makes these materials reactive towards said described methylene donor compounds.
  • the lignin can be separated from the cellulose by several processes: one of these is the Kraft process wherein sodium sulphide and sodium hydroxide are used: the kraft lignins are obtained as dispersants for dyes and pesticides.
  • Commercial products are INDULIN AT, IN DULIN C of Mead-Westvaco.
  • Lignin can also be obtained through the bio fuel production process: in particular, the ethanol production process by enzymatic means, which allows the lignin to be effectively separated from the cellulose, is of great interest.
  • Suitable lignin derivatives are lignin sulphonates of alkaline metals or alkaline earth or mixed metals.
  • the lignin sulphonates are products deriving from the separation of cellulose from wood pulp through the reaction process with sodium, calcium, potassium, magnesium or ammonium sulphite/bisulphite mixtures.
  • Examples are the materials of Borregaard, BORRESPERSE NA (sodium salt), BORRESPERSE CA (calcium salt), etc.
  • malonates, carbamates, amides and urea and blocked isocyanates can be suitable methylene acceptors. Given equal performance, low toxicity methylene donors and acceptors are particularly preferred.
  • the methylene acceptor is usually present in concentrations of between about 0.5 and 15 phr, preferably between 0.5 and 10 phr.
  • the weight ratio between methylene donor and methylene acceptor can vary, but generally ranges between 1:10 and 10:1. Preferably, the weight ratio between methylene donor and methylene acceptor varies between 1:3 and 3:1.
  • said cross-linkable elastomeric material comprises at least one vulcanizing agent.
  • the vulcanizing agent most advantageously used is sulphur, or molecules containing sulphur that act as sulphur donors, with accelerators, activators and/or retardants known to those skilled in the art.
  • the sulphur or the derivatives thereof may be advantageously selected, for example, from: (i) soluble sulphur (crystalline sulphur); (ii) insoluble sulphur (polymeric sulphur); (iii) sulphur dispersed in oil (example 33% sulphur known by the commercial name of Crystex OT33 by Flexsys); (iv) sulphur donor such as, for example, caprolactam disulphide (CLD), bis[(trialkoxysilyl) propyl] polysulphides, dithiophosphates or mixtures thereof.
  • CLD caprolactam disulphide
  • Said sulphur or derivatives thereof are preferably used in the elastomeric composition in an amount of between about 0.05 phr and about 10 phr. More preferably, said sulphur or derivatives thereof are used in the elastomeric composition in an amount of between about 0.1 phr and about 5 phr. Even more preferably, said sulphur or derivatives thereof are used in the elastomeric composition in an amount of between about 0.2 phr and about 2 phr.
  • the elastomeric composition can be vulcanized according to the techniques of the prior art.
  • a sulphur-based vulcanizing agent is incorporated in the composition preferably together with vulcanization activators and accelerators.
  • the temperature is generally kept below 120°C and preferably below 100°C, so as to avoid any undesired pre-cross-linking.
  • the elastomeric composition may further comprise at least one vulcanization activator.
  • Vulcanization activators which are particularly effective, are the compounds of zinc.
  • ZnO, ZnCO 3 zinc salts of saturated or unsaturated fatty acids containing between 8 and 18 carbon atoms are used.
  • zinc stearate preferably formed in situ, from ZnO and fatty acid, as well as MgO, or mixtures thereof is used.
  • Said vulcanization activators are preferably used in the elastomeric composition in an amount of between about 0.5 phr and about 10 phr. More preferably, said activating vulcanization are used in the elastomeric composition in an amount of between about 1 phr and 5 phr. Even more preferably, said activating vulcanization are used in the elastomeric composition in an amount of between about 1.5 phr and 3.5 phr.
  • the elastomeric composition may further comprise at least one vulcanization accelerator.
  • Vulcanization accelerators that are commonly used can be selected from, for example, dithiocarbamates, guanidines, thioureas, thiazoles, sulphonamides, thiurams, amines, xanthates or mixtures thereof.
  • Such vulcanization accelerators are preferably used in the elastomeric composition in an amount of between about 0.05 phr and about 10 phr. More preferably, said vulcanization accelerators are used in the elastomeric composition in an amount of between about 0.1 phr and about 5 phr. Even more preferably, said vulcanization accelerators are used in the elastomeric composition in an amount of between about 0.5 phr and about 3 phr.
  • the elastomeric composition may comprise other commonly used additives selected on the basis of the specific application for which the composition is intended.
  • the following additives can be added to said elastomeric composition: anti-aging, anti-reversion agents, plasticizers, adhesives, antiozonants, in particular of the p-phenylenediamine type), waxes, resin modifiers, fibres (for example Kevlar pulp ®) or mixtures thereof.
  • the tyre 100 for four-wheeled vehicles comprises at least one carcass structure comprising at least one carcass layer 101 having respectively opposed end flaps that are engaged with respective annular anchoring structures 102 known as bead wires, possibly associated with a bead filler 104.
  • the tyre area comprising the bead wire 102 and the bead filler 104 form an annular reinforcing structure 103, bead structure, intended for the anchoring of the tyre onto a corresponding mounting rim, not illustrated.
  • the carcass structure is usually of the radial type, i.e. the reinforcing elements of the at least one carcass layer 101 are located on planes comprising the axis of rotation of the tyre and substantially perpendicular to the equatorial plane of the tyre.
  • Said reinforcement elements generally consist of textile cords, for example rayon, nylon, polyester (for example polyethylene naphthalate-PEN) cords preferably treated with a cross-linkable adhesive composition comprising at least a) a rubber latex, at least b) an epoxide, and c) a polyamine of molecular weight greater than 190 Daltons, and comprising at least two amino groups selected from primary -NH 2 and secondary -NH- amino groups wherein the polyamine c) is selected from:
  • Each bead structure is associated with the carcass structure by backward folding of the opposite side edges of the at least one carcass layer 101 around the annular anchoring structure 102 so as to form the so-called carcass flaps 101 a as illustrated in Figure 1 .
  • the coupling of the carcass structure and bead structure can be provided by a second carcass layer (not shown in Figure 1 ) applied in an axially external position with respect to the first carcass layer.
  • An anti-abrasive strip 105 made of elastomeric material is arranged in a position external to each bead structure 103.
  • the carcass structure is associated with a belt structure 106 comprising one or more belt layers 106a, 106b placed in radial superposition with respect to each other and with respect to the carcass layer, having metal or textile reinforcing cords.
  • textile cords these are preferably treated with a cross-linkable adhesive composition comprising at least a) a rubber latex, at least b) an epoxide and at least c) a polyamine of molecular weight greater than 190 Dalton, comprising at least two amino groups selected from primary and secondary -NH 2 and - NH- amino groups, wherein the polyamine c) is selected from:
  • At least one reinforcing layer can be applied at zero degrees 106c, commonly known as "0° belt", which generally incorporates a plurality of reinforcing cords, typically textile cords, oriented in a substantially circumferential direction, thus forming an angle of a few degrees (for example an angle between about 0° and 6°) with respect to the equatorial plane of the tyre, and coated with an elastomeric material following tackifying treatment preferably performed with a cross-linkable adhesive composition comprising at least a) a rubber latex, at least b) an epoxide and at least c) a polyamine of molecular weight greater than 190 Dalton, comprising at least two amino groups selected from primary -NH 2 and secondary -NH- amino groups wherein the polyamine c) is selected from:
  • Respective sidewalls 108 in elastomeric compound are also applied in an axially external position on the side surfaces of the carcass structure, each extending from one of the side edges of the tread 109 to the level of the respective bead structure 103.
  • the tread 109 has a rolling surface 109a, in a radially external position, intended to come in contact with the ground.
  • Circumferential grooves which are connected by transverse notches (not represented in Figure 1 ) so as to define a plurality of blocks of various shapes and sizes distributed over the rolling surface 109a, are generally produced in this surface 109a, which for simplicity is represented smooth in Figure 1 .
  • a substrate 111 may be arranged between the belt structure 106 and the tread 109.
  • a strip consisting of elastomeric material 110 can be present in the connecting area between the sidewalls 108 and the tread 109, this mini-sidewall generally being obtained by co-extrusion with the tread 109 and allowing an improvement of the mechanical interaction between the tread 109 and sidewalls 108.
  • the end portion of the sidewall 108 directly covers the lateral edge of the tread 109.
  • a layer of rubber 112, generally known as "liner”, which provides the necessary impermeability to tyre inflation air, can also be envisaged in a radially inward with respect to the carcass layer 101.
  • Tyre sidewall 108 rigidity can be improved by equipping the tyre bead structure 103 with a reinforcing layer 120 generally known as "flipper" or additional strip-like insert.
  • the flipper 120 is a reinforcing layer that is wrapped around the respective bead wire 102 and bead filler 104 so as to at least partially surround, said reinforcing layer, being arranged between the at least one carcass layer 101 and the bead structure 103. Typically, the flipper is in contact with said at least one carcass layer 101 and said bead structure 103.
  • the flipper 120 typically comprises a plurality of textile or metal cords incorporated in a cross-linked elastomeric material, when the cords are textile cords (for example aramide or rayon) they are preferably preventively treated with said cross-linkable adhesive composition.
  • the bead structure 103 of the tyre may comprise an additional protection layer that is generally known by the term "chafer” 121 or protective strip and that has the function of increasing rigidity and integrity of the bead structure 103.
  • the chafer 121 usually comprises a plurality of cords incorporated into a cross-linked elastomeric material and which are generally made of textile materials (for example aramid or rayon) preferably preventively treated with said cross-linkable adhesive composition, or metal materials (for example of steel cord).
  • textile materials for example aramid or rayon
  • metal materials for example of steel cord
  • the cross-linked elastomeric material suitable for incorporating the textile cords of said at least one carcass layer and/or said at least one belt layer and/or flipper and/or chafer layer is obtained by cross-linking a cross-linkable elastomeric material comprising at least one diene elastomeric polymer and at least one reinforcing filler.
  • said cross-linkable elastomeric material comprises at least one cross-linkable elastomeric polymer, at least one reinforcing filler, at least one methylene donor compound, at least one methylene acceptor compound and at least one vulcanizing agent.
  • said methylene acceptor compound is a phenolic resin, preferably a novolac.
  • the tyre can be a tyre for the wheels of heavy-duty vehicles, such as lorries, buses, trailers, vans, and in general for vehicles wherein the tyre is subjected to a high load.
  • heavy-duty vehicles such as lorries, buses, trailers, vans, and in general for vehicles wherein the tyre is subjected to a high load.
  • Such a tyre is preferably adapted to be mounted onto rims having a diameter equal to or greater than 17.5 inches for directional or trailer wheels.
  • a heavy-duty transport vehicle for example a vehicle of the M2, M3, N2, N3, 02, 03 and 04 categories according to the "ECE Consolidated Resolution of the Construction of vehicles (RE3), Annex 7, Classification and definition of power-driven vehicles and trailers" or of the M3, N2, N3, 03, 04 categories according to the " ETRTO engineering design information" (ed. 2010 ), the " General Information", p. G15 and G16 , "International codes for wheeled vehicle classification as UN/ECE 29/78 and Directive 2003/37” chapter.
  • the heavy-duty vehicles category comprises trucks, lorries, tractor-trailers, vans, buses and similar vehicles.
  • the tyre for the wheels of heavy-duty vehicles comprises at least one carcass ply, the opposite lateral edges of which are associated with respective bead structures, the so-called bead, comprising an annular anchoring structure, known as bead wire, and at least one bead filler.
  • the association between said at least one carcass ply and said bead structure is typically obtained folding over the opposite side edges of said at least one carcass ply around said annular anchoring structure and said at least one bead filler so as to form a flap carcass.
  • An anti-abrasive strip made of elastomeric material can be arranged in an external position with respect to each bead structure.
  • Said at least one carcass ply generally comprises a plurality of reinforcing elements of the carcass ply arranged substantially parallel to one another and at least partially coated with a layer of elastomeric material.
  • These reinforcing elements of the carcass ply in particular in the case of lorry tyres, usually comprise metal cords, preferably made of steel.
  • Said at least one carcass ply is usually of the radial type, that is it incorporates reinforcing elements arranged in a direction substantially perpendicular to the circumferential direction.
  • a belt structure is applied in a radially external position with respect to said at least one carcass ply.
  • the belt structure comprises at least two belt bearing layers that are radially superimposed and incorporate a plurality of reinforcing belt elements, typically metal cords, preferably made of steel.
  • the belt structure may also comprise a reinforcing layer at zero degrees applied, for example, in a radially external position with respect to the second bearing belt layer.
  • the metal cords used in the layers of the belt structure and in particular those used in the layers of bearing belt layers, comprise a plurality of wires.
  • the wires of the metal cords used in the belt structure are preferably steel wires NT (normal tensile), HT (high tensile), SHT (Super High Tensile) or UHT (ultra high tensile).
  • these steel wires have a carbon content of less than about 1 %.
  • the carbon content is greater than or equal to about 0.7%.
  • the wires are typically coated with brass or other corrosion-resistant coating (for example Zn/Mn).
  • a tread is applied circumferentially in a radially external position with respect to said belt structure. Externally, the tread has a rolling surface suitable for coming into contact with the ground.
  • Some circumferential grooves which can be connected by transverse notches (not represented), define a tread pattern which comprises a plurality of ribs and/or blocks of various shapes and sizes, distributed on the rolling surface.
  • a sidewall is applied externally on the carcass ply.
  • the sidewall extends in an axially external position, from the bead structure to the tread.
  • a substrate is arranged at the level of the area, where the side edges of the tread connect with the sidewall.
  • An elastomeric layer generally known as a liner, which provides the necessary impermeability to tyre inflation air, can be provided at a radially inward position with respect to the carcass ply.
  • the rigidity of the tyre sidewall for heavy-duty vehicles can be improved by equipping the tyre bead structure with a reinforcing layer generally known as "flipper" or additional strip-like insert.
  • the flipper typically comprises a plurality of textile or metal cords incorporated in a cross-linked elastomeric material, when the cords are textile (for example aramide or rayon) they are preferably preventively treated with said cross-linkable adhesive composition.
  • the bead structure of tyres for heavy-duty vehicles may comprise an additional protection layer that is generally known by the term "chafer” or protection strip and which has the function of increasing the rigidity and integrity of the structure.
  • the chafer usually comprises a plurality of cords preferably incorporated in a cross-linked elastomeric material and which are generally made of textile materials (for example aramid or rayon) preventively tackified by means of tackifying treatment preferably performed with said cross-linkable adhesive composition or in metal materials (for example steel cords).
  • textile materials for example aramid or rayon
  • the cross-linked elastomeric material suitable for producing the flipper and/or the chafer is obtained by cross-linking a cross-linkable elastomeric material comprising at least one diene elastomeric polymer and at least one reinforcing filler.
  • said cross-linkable elastomeric material comprises at least one cross-linkable elastomeric polymer, at least one reinforcing filler, at least one methylene donor compound, at least one methylene acceptor compound and at least one vulcanizing agent.
  • said methylene acceptor compound is a phenolic resin, preferably a novolac.
  • 100 is globally indicates a tyre for the wheels of motor vehicles.
  • the tyre 100 defines an equatorial plane XX and a rotation axis Z (not shown in the figure).
  • a circumferential direction (indicated in the figures by the arrow f oriented in the direction of rotation of the tyre) and an axial direction perpendicular to the equatorial plane XX are also defined.
  • the tyre 100 comprises a carcass structure 2 including at least one carcass ply 3, made of elastomeric material and comprises a plurality of reinforcing elements arranged parallel to each other.
  • the carcass ply 3 is engaged, by means of its opposite circumferential edges, to at least one bead structure 9.
  • the area of the tyre comprising the bead wire 4 and the filling 5 forms a bead structure 9, the so-called bead, intended for anchoring the tyre onto a corresponding mounting rim, not shown.
  • the anti-abrasive strip 15 is arranged in a position outside of each bead structure 9.
  • the reinforcing elements included in the carcass ply 3 preferably comprise textile cords, selected among those usually adopted in the package of tyre carcasses, for example nylon, rayon, PET, PEN, with elementary wire having a diameter of between 0.35 mm and 1.5 mm, incorporated in a cross-linked elastomeric material said textile cords are preferably preventively treated with said cross-linkable adhesive composition.
  • the carcass structure presents its opposite lateral edges associated with no fold over to particular bead structures provided with two annular inserts.
  • a filler made of elastomeric material can be arranged in an axially external position to the first annular insert.
  • the second annular insert is, instead, arranged in a axially external position to the end of the carcass ply.
  • a further filler can be envisaged, in an axially external position to said second annular insert, and not necessarily in contact therewith, which terminates the production of the bead structure .
  • a belt structure 6 comprising one or more belt layers placed radially superimposed with respect to each other and with respect to the carcass layer, having reinforcing cords metal or textiles, is typically circumferentially applied in a radially external position of the carcass structure 2.
  • the belt structure 6 is circumferentially superimposed with a tread 8 on which, following a moulding operation carried out simultaneously with the vulcanization of the tyre, longitudinal and/or transverse grooves are typically produced, arranged to define a desired tread.
  • the tyre 100 can comprise a pair of sidewalls laterally applied from opposite sides of said carcass structure 2.
  • the tyre sidewall rigidity for motor vehicles can be improved by equipping the bead structure 9 with a reinforcing layer generally known as "flipper" 16 or additional strip-like insert.
  • the flipper 16 is wrapped around the respective bead wire 4 and the bead filler 5 so as to at least partially surround them, said reinforcing layer being arranged between the at least one carcass ply 3 and the bead structure 9.
  • the bead structure 9 of tyres for motor vehicles may comprise an additional protection layer that is generally known by the term "chafer" 17 or protection strip and which has the function of increasing rigidity and integrity of the bead structure 9.
  • the flipper and/or the chafer usually comprise a plurality of textile cords (for example aramid or rayon) incorporated in a cross-linked elastomeric composition and preferably preventively treated with said cross-linkable adhesive composition.
  • textile cords for example aramid or rayon
  • the tyre 100 for motor vehicles presents a straight section characterized by a high transverse curvature.
  • the tyre 100 for motor vehicles has a section height H measured on the equatorial plane, between the height of the tread and the rim diameter, identified by the reference line a, passing through the tyre beads.
  • the tyre 100 for motor vehicles further has a width C defined by the distance between the laterally opposite ends E of the tread itself, and a curvature defined by the particular value of the ratio between the distance f of the tread crown from the line through the ends E of the tread itself, measured on the equatorial plane of the tyre and the aforementioned width C.
  • the ends E of the tread can be formed with an edge.
  • Tyres having high curvature are tyres which present a curvature ratio of f/C no less than 0.2, preferably f/C ⁇ 0.25, for example 0.28.
  • a curvature ratio f/C is not in excess of 0.8, preferably f/C ⁇ 0.5.
  • tyres with low or low profile sidewalls are tyres wherein the sidewall height ratio (Hf)/H is less than 0.7, more preferably less than 0.65, for example 0.6.
  • the motor vehicle tyre is intended to be mounted onto the rear wheel having cord dimensions substantially comprised between 100 and 260 mm.
  • the tyre is intended to be mounted onto the front wheel of a motor vehicle having cord dimensions substantially comprised between 80 and 140 mm.
  • the distance (f) between the radially external point of the tread and the line passing through the laterally opposite ends of the tread itself of the front tyre can be substantially comprised between 45 and 65 mm.
  • the transverse/cord curve ratio (f/C) can be substantially comprised between 0.35 and 0.70, even more preferably between 0.35 and 0.60.
  • the (total height)/cord (H/C) ratio is substantially between 0.6 and 1.
  • the carcass structure 2 is typically coated on its inner walls by a sealing layer, or so-called “liner”, essentially consisting of a layer of elastomeric material that is impermeable to air, adapted to ensure the hermetic seal of the tyre itself once inflated.
  • a sealing layer or so-called “liner” essentially consisting of a layer of elastomeric material that is impermeable to air, adapted to ensure the hermetic seal of the tyre itself once inflated.
  • the belt structure 6 consists of a layer 7 which presents a plurality of circumferential windings 7a axially arranged side by side, formed by a rubberized cord or by a narrow band comprising a number of rubberized cords (preferably two to five), spirally wound with a substantially zero angle (typically between 0° and 5°) with respect to the equatorial plane X-X of the tyre.
  • the belt structure preferably extends substantially over the entire crown portion of the tyre.
  • the belt structure 6 can consist of at least two radially superimposed layers, each consisting of elastomeric material reinforced with cords arranged parallel to each other.
  • the layers are arranged in such a way that the cords of the first belt layer are oriented obliquely with respect to the equatorial plane of the tyre, whereas the cords of the second layer also present oblique orientation, but symmetrically crossed with respect to the cords of the first layer (the so-called "cross-belt").
  • the cords of the belt structure are generally textile or metal cords.
  • textile cords for example rayon, nylon, polyester (for example polyethylene naphthalate-PEN) and aramids, these are incorporated in a cross-linked elastomeric material.
  • Said textile cords are preferably preventively treated with said cross-linkable adhesive composition.
  • the cross-linked elastomeric material suitable for incorporating the textile cords of said at least one carcass layer and/or said at least one belt layer and/or the flipper and/or the chafer is obtained by cross-linking a cross-linkable elastomeric material comprising at least one diene elastomeric polymer and at least one reinforcing filler.
  • said cross-linkable elastomeric material comprises at least one cross-linkable elastomeric polymer, at least one reinforcing filler, at least one methylene donor compound, at least one methylene acceptor compound and at least one vulcanizing agent.
  • said methylene acceptor compound is a phenolic resin, preferably a novolac.
  • the tyre 100 may comprise a layer of elastomeric material 10 placed between said carcass structure 2 and said belt structure 6.
  • the building of tyres 100 as described above, can be implemented by means of the assembly of respective semi-finished products on a building drum, not illustrated, by at least one assembling device.
  • At least a part of the components intended to form the carcass structure of the tyre can be constructed and/or assembled on the building drum. More in particular, the building drum lends itself to first receiving any liner, subsequently the carcass structure and the anti-abrasive strip. Subsequently, devices that are not illustrated coaxially engage one of the annular anchoring structures around each of the end flaps, placing an outer sleeve comprising the belt structure and the tread in a coaxially centred position around the cylindrical carcass sleeve and shape the carcass sleeve on the basis of a toroidal configuration by means of a radial expansion of the carcass structure, so as to determine the application thereof against a radially inner surface of the outer sleeve.
  • a moulding and vulcanization treatment is performed with a view to determining the structural stabilization of the tyre through cross-linking of the elastomeric compounds and to impart a desired tread pattern on the tread and to stamp any distinctive graphic signs at the level of the sidewalls.
  • the maximum score of 5 indicates an excellent adhesion between elastomeric material and cords, which remain completely covered with rubber following tearing. In this case sample breakage only takes place within the mass of the rubber. Conversely, a score of 1 indicates a poor adhesion and the total removal of the rubber cords following the tear.
  • compositions according to the invention (8-13) proved to be more stable than those (4-7) comprising amines in accordance with the teachings of WO2005/080481 , in particular it was observed that:
  • the raw cords were dipped at room temperature in a bath having the compositions recorded in the table and dried for 120 s at 150°C under an imposed load of 8.5 N in a forced air circulation stove; the drying step is followed by a cross-linking step for 90 s at 240°C, with constant tension always equal to 8.5 N.
  • the cords thus treated were coupled with the compound 1 (traditional compound with resorcinol) and 2 (resorcinol-free compound) - the detailed compositions of which are recorded in table 5 - to give representative samples of structural reinforced tyre elements.
  • the samples were prepared in accordance with the guidelines as set out in ASTM D4776 and ASTM D4393 and subjected to adhesion evaluation, in accordance with the respective procedures as per ASTM standards.
  • table 3a records the average force values (adhesion data, H-test) on 9.52 mm specimens measured according to standard ASTM D4776 and expressed in Newton, with the standard deviation values in brackets. The vulcanization conditions of the samples are of 30 minutes at 151°C.
  • Table 3a Example (C/I) C-1 C-2 C-3 I-1 I-2 Composition 1+2 3 5 8 9 epoxide, RFL Piperazine DCH99 JD230 JD230 Treatments double single double single single Compound 1 201 (8) 163 (4) 180 (5) 180 (7) 168 (10) Compound 2 196 (20) 187 (11) --- 195 (6) 172 (4)
  • Example C comparatives. I: invention
  • compositions according to the invention achieve excellent levels of adhesion especially with Compound 2 and with only a single dipping of the cords.
  • adhesion values obtained with the present compositions are at least comparable to the high standards represented by the RFL system currently in use (Example C-1), nevertheless presenting undoubted advantages in terms of stability and safety even with respect to alternative compositions (Example C-2 and C-3).
  • the application process does not require any pre-activation, it is particularly rapid and economically competitive.
  • Table 4 records the strength values (expressed in N/20mm, with the respective standard deviation values in brackets) necessary for obtaining the 180° opening of a peeling specimen (strap peeling) obtained by means of the superimposition of two layers of co-vulcanized rubberized reinforcement, as described in standard ASTM D4393.
  • the individual rubberized layers were obtained by deposition on a rotating drum, preventively coated with a layer of the selected compound, of continuous cords with a constant pitch, respectively treated according to the prior art and according to the invention.
  • the subsequent combination with regular pitch of multiple coils produced a desired rubberized cord fabric (Ar 1670/2 31.5x31.5) with density equal to 70 plies/dm and thickness of 0.90 mm.
  • the vulcanized composite thus obtained was divided into 2-cm wide strips with an automatic cutter, in line with the main direction of the cords.
  • the cords treated with the composition of the invention adhere - following a single treatment - even more of the current industry benchmark standard represented by the traditional RFL system (cords dipped in a first epoxy bath then in the second RFL bath and coupled with a traditional compound comprising resorcinol) (112 vs. 108).
  • the composite of the present invention is an excellent substitute substantially free of the formaldehyde and resorcinol of the traditional system in current use, a system which on the other hand comprises resorcinol both at the level of the treated cords and at the level of compounds, with serious ecological and health implications.
  • Table 5 Compound 1 2 Natural rubber STR20 P93 (Thaiteck Rubber. Thailand) in mixture with polyisoprene SKI-3 (Nizhnekamsk. Russia)(90:10) 100 90 Styrene Butadiene Rubber SBR1500 (KER 1500 - Dwory) -- 10 Carbon black N326 (Cabot Corp.) 55 55 N-(1.3-dimethylbutyl)-N'-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine (6PPD Santoflex Flexsys); 2 2 Vivatec 200 MES oil (H&R) 2.5 2.5 Stearic Acid Radiacid 444 (Oleon) 1.5 1.5 Zinc oxide green seal (Zincol Ossidi) 5 5 Tackifier SP 1068 (SI Group) 2 2 Phenolic resin Alnovol PN760 (CYTEC) -- 3 Resorcinol 1.3 HMMM hexamethoxymethylmelamine (Cyrez 963
  • Mooney viscosity is based on measurement of the torque required to maintain in rotation a rotor dipped in the mixture to be evaluated and was performed according to ASTM D1646.
  • the test parameters are the preheating time when the rotor is stationary and the rotation time before acquiring the necessary torque value for rotation.
  • the standard test is performed at a temperature of 100 °C with 1 min of preheating and 4 min testing (identified with the initials ML (1+4).
  • the speed of rotation is 0.209 rad/s (2 rev/min).
  • the Mooney scale is directly proportional to the torque applied to the rotor with the following relation: 1 Mooney unit 0.083 N.m
  • the average travelling speed gradient during the test is in the order of magnitude of 1 s -1 .
  • the rheometric analysis was performed according to ISO 6502 using a MDR-Moving Die Rheometer- under constant frequency isothermal conditions and deformation amplitude-(10 Hz; +/-3 ° of deformation) at 170 °C for 30 minutes.)
  • Ts2 expresses the scorch time i.e. the time required in order to obtain a torque value equal to ML + 0.22 (Newton. metro).
  • T90 expresses the vulcanization time in% i.e. the time required to obtain a torque value equal to ML + (90/100) * (MH - ML)
  • TS2 time at 170°C required to achieve an increase of two rheometric units (ML + 0.22 (Newton. metro)) measured with the MDR-Moving Die Rheometer;
  • T90 time at 170°C required to achieve 90% of the final torque value measured by the MDR-Moving Die Rheometer
  • the tensile test according to ISO37 - UNI6065 generates a strain curve towards deformation.
  • the instrument used was a dynamometer equipped with optical extensometer since the displacement of the moving crosshead is not directly proportional to the elongation of the sample in the gauge length.
  • the test was performed on Dumbbell specimens vulcanized for 10 min at 170 °C.
  • CA05 load at 50% elongation The static mechanical properties (CA05 load at 50% elongation.
  • CA1 load at 100% elongation and CA3 load at 300% elongation) were measured at different elongations (50%, 100%, 300%); the Load and Elongation at Break were also respectively measured CR and AR% on samples of the above-mentioned elastomeric materials, vulcanized at 170 °C for 10 minutes.
  • the hardness test was performed by measuring the sinking of a penetrator in the material once a regulated load had been applied.
  • the hardness in IRHD degrees (at 23 °C) was measured according to standard ISO 48:2007 on samples of the above-mentioned elastomeric materials vulcanized at 170 °C for 10 minutes.
  • the laboratory specimen was 8 mm thick.
  • the method used was international Hardness (IRHD) with Reference standard: ISO48.
  • R.E. Elastic yield % measured by the torsional pendulum (Zerbinii pendulum) in accordance with ISO 4662
  • the compound 2 characterized by the absence of resorcinol and formaldehyde. contributes to further improve the adhesion with the cords treated with the present compositions as evidenced by the data reported in tables 3a, 3b and 4.
  • compositions according to the invention in the manufacture of tyres, in particular in the treatment of fibrous materials of the reinforcing elements is particularly advantageous, given equal performance with the classic RFL system, because it is simpler, quicker and, on the whole, more economical. It also allows the reduction - by using specific compounds - and even completely avoidance of the use of resorcinol and free formaldehyde in the production of tyres, with undoubted advantages for the health of the operators and the environment.
  • the test was performed on UHP tyres 255/35 R20 97Y XL and with a chamber internal pressure of 3.6 bar at 0°, by rotating the tyre on a drum of 2 m of diameter under a load of 501 Kg.
  • the speed of the tyre was brought from 0 to 270 km/h in 10 min and then it was set as follows:
  • the test was considered successful if the tyre survived all the steps without incurring in damages or showing defects, such as tearings or ruptures that may occur in different portions of the tyre.
  • the comparative sample tyre (tyre 1) incorporated a flipper reinforced with cords of Ar 1670/2 31,5 x 31,5 F80, cords which had been pre-treated with the conventional double dipping into RFL-based compositions 1 and 2 (see Table 2a and the following description of the pre-treatment) and had been coupled with compound 1 (traditional compound with resorcinol, Table 5) according to conventional manufacturing methods.
  • the sample tyre according to the invention (tyre 2) incorporated a flipper reinforced with cords of Ar 1670/2 31,5x31,5 F80, cords which had been pre-treated with a single dipping into composition 8 (Table 2b) and had been coupled with the compound 2 (resorcinol free compound, Table 5) according to conventional manufacturing methods.
  • Both the comparative sample tyre (tyre 1) and the sample tyre according to the invention (tyre 2) were able to pass the integrity test limit as described above, with no defects at the end of the test.

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  1. Pneu pour roues de véhicule comprenant :
    au moins un élément de structure renforcé comprenant au moins un matériau élastomère réticulé et au moins un élément de renfort allongé, caractérisé en ce que
    l'élément de renfort allongé comprend les produits de réticulation d'au moins une composition adhésive réticulable comprenant
    au moins a) un latex de caoutchouc,
    au moins b) un époxyde, et
    au moins c) une polyamine ayant un poids moléculaire supérieur à 190 Dalton, comprenant au moins deux groupes amino choisis parmi des groupes amino -NH2 primaires et -NH- secondaires, où
    la polyamine c) est choisie parmi :
    c1) des polyéthers linéaires ou ramifiés à terminaison amino, et/ou
    c2) des polysaccharides aminoalkylés, et/ou
    c3) des alcools polyvinyliques aminoalkylés et des mélanges de ceux-ci,
    et
    un matériau fibreux allongé comprenant un ou plusieurs matériau(x) choisi(s) parmi la rayonne, le lyocell, des polyesters choisis parmi le PET, le PEN et le PVA, des polyamides aliphatiques, des polyamides aromatiques.
  2. Pneu selon la revendication 1, comprenant :
    une structure de carcasse comprenant au moins une couche de carcasse ayant des bords latéraux opposés associés à des structures de talon respectives comprenant au moins un élément d'ancrage annulaire et au moins un bourrage sur tringle ;
    une bande de roulement appliquée dans une position radialement extérieure à ladite structure de carcasse ;
    dans lequel ladite au moins une couche de carcasse comprend un matériau élastomère réticulé renforcé par une pluralité d'éléments de renfort allongés comprenant les produits de réticulation d'au moins une composition adhésive réticulable comprenant au moins a) un latex de caoutchouc, au moins b) un époxyde, et au moins c) une polyamine ayant un poids moléculaire supérieur à 190 Dalton, comprenant au moins deux groupes amino choisis parmi des groupes amino -NH2 primaires et -NH- secondaires où la polyamine c) est choisie parmi :
    c1) des polyéthers linéaires ou ramifiés à terminaison amino, et/ou
    c2) des polysaccharides aminoalkylés, et/ou
    c3) des alcools polyvinyliques aminoalkylés et des mélanges de ceux-ci.
  3. Pneu selon la revendication 1 ou 2, comprenant une structure de ceinture appliquée dans une position radialement extérieure à la structure de carcasse, ladite structure de ceinture comprenant au moins une couche de ceinture comprenant ledit élément de renfort allongé comprenant les produits de réticulation d'au moins une composition adhésive réticulable comprenant au moins a) un latex de caoutchouc, au moins b) un époxyde, et au moins c) une polyamine ayant un poids moléculaire supérieur à 190 Dalton, comprenant au moins deux groupes amino choisis parmi des groupes amino -NH2 primaires et -NH- secondaires où la polyamine c) est choisie parmi :
    c1) des polyéthers linéaires ou ramifiés à terminaison amino, et/ou
    c2) des polysaccharides aminoalkylés, et/ou
    c3) des alcools polyvinyliques aminoalkylés et des mélanges de ceux-ci.
  4. Pneu selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, comprenant un élément de structure renforcé des structures de talon, appelé languette, comprenant au moins un matériau élastomère réticulé et au moins un élément de renfort allongé, où ledit élément de renfort allongé comprend les produits de réticulation d'au moins une composition adhésive réticulable comprenant au moins a) un latex de caoutchouc, au moins b) un époxyde, et au moins c) une polyamine ayant un poids moléculaire supérieur à 190 Dalton, comprenant au moins deux groupes amino choisis parmi des groupes amino -NH2 primaires et -NH- secondaires où la polyamine c) est choisie parmi :
    c1) des polyéthers linéaires ou ramifiés à terminaison amino, et/ou
    c2) des polysaccharides aminoalkylés, et/ou
    c3) des alcools polyvinyliques aminoalkylés et des mélanges de ceux-ci.
  5. Pneu selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, comprenant un élément de structure renforcé en tant que couche protectrice de structure de talon, appelée couche protectrice ou bandelette-talon, ledit élément de structure renforcé comprenant au moins un matériau élastomère réticulé et au moins un élément de renfort allongé, où ledit élément de renfort allongé comprend les produits de réticulation d'au moins une composition adhésive réticulable comprenant au moins a) un latex de caoutchouc, au moins b) un époxyde, et au moins c) une polyamine ayant un poids moléculaire supérieur à 190 Dalton, comprenant au moins deux groupes amino choisis parmi des groupes amino -NH2 primaires et -NH- secondaires où la polyamine c) est choisie parmi :
    c1) des polyéthers linéaires ou ramifiés à terminaison amino, et/ou
    c2) des polysaccharides aminoalkylés, et/ou
    c3) des alcools polyvinyliques aminoalkylés et des mélanges de ceux-ci.
  6. Procédé de fabrication d'un pneu pour roues de véhicule, comprenant le fait :
    de former des composants d'un pneu cru sur au moins un tambour de confection ;
    de façonner, mouler et vulcaniser le pneu ;
    dans lequel la formation d'au moins l'un des composants du pneu cru comprend le fait :
    de réaliser au moins un élément de structure renforcé, ledit élément de structure renforcé comprenant i) au moins un matériau élastomère comprenant au moins un polymère élastomère diénique et au moins une charge de renfort et ii) au moins un élément de renfort allongé, où ledit élément de renfort allongé comprend au moins un matériau fibreux imprégné préventivement d'au moins une composition adhésive réticulable comprenant au moins a) un latex de caoutchouc, au moins b) un époxyde, et au moins c) une polyamine ayant un poids moléculaire supérieur à 190 Dalton, comprenant au moins deux groupes amino choisis parmi des groupes amino -NH2 primaires et -NH- secondaires
    dans lequel
    la polyamine c) est choisie parmi :
    c1) des polyéthers linéaires ou ramifiés à terminaison amino, et/ou
    c2) des polysaccharides aminoalkylés, et/ou
    c3) des alcools polyvinyliques aminoalkylés et des mélanges de ceux-ci,
    et
    le matériau fibreux allongé comprend un ou plusieurs matériau(x) choisi(s) parmi la rayonne, le lyocell, des polyesters choisis parmi le PET, le PEN et le PVA, des polyamides aliphatiques, des polyamides aromatiques.
  7. Élément de structure renforcé d'un pneu comprenant au moins un élément de renfort allongé et au moins un matériau élastomère réticulé collé audit élément de renfort allongé, caractérisé en ce que ledit élément de renfort allongé comprend au moins un matériau fibreux allongé comprenant les produits de réticulation d'au moins une composition adhésive réticulable comprenant au moins a) un latex de caoutchouc, au moins b) un époxyde, et au moins c) une polyamine ayant un poids moléculaire supérieur à 190 Dalton, comprenant au moins deux groupes amino choisis parmi des groupes amino -NH2 primaires et -NH- secondaires
    dans lequel
    la polyamine c) est choisie parmi :
    c1) des polyéthers linéaires ou ramifiés à terminaison amino, et/ou
    c2) des polysaccharides aminoalkylés, et/ou
    c3) des alcools polyvinyliques aminoalkylés et des mélanges de ceux-ci, et
    le matériau fibreux allongé comprend un ou plusieurs matériau(x) choisi(s) parmi la rayonne, le lyocell, des polyesters choisis parmi le PET, le PEN et le PVA, des polyamides aliphatiques, des polyamides aromatiques.
  8. Élément de renfort allongé réticulable pour pneus comprenant au moins un matériau fibreux imprégné préventivement d'au moins une composition adhésive réticulable, ladite composition comprenant au moins a) un latex de caoutchouc, au moins b) un époxyde, et au moins c) une polyamine ayant un poids moléculaire supérieur à 190 Dalton, comprenant au moins deux groupes amino choisis parmi des groupes amino -NH2 primaires et -NH- secondaires
    dans lequel
    la polyamine c) est choisie parmi :
    c1) des polyéthers linéaires ou ramifiés à terminaison amino, et/ou
    c2) des polysaccharides aminoalkylés, et/ou
    c3) des alcools polyvinyliques aminoalkylés et des mélanges de ceux-ci,
    et
    le matériau fibreux allongé comprend un ou plusieurs matériau(x) choisi(s) parmi la rayonne, le lyocell, des polyesters choisis parmi le PET, le PEN et le PVA, des polyamides aliphatiques, des polyamides aromatiques.
  9. Procédé de fabrication d'un élément allongé réticulable pour pneus, qui comprend le fait :
    de fournir un matériau fibreux allongé pour des éléments de structure renforcés pour pneus,
    d'imprégner le matériau fibreux allongé d'au moins une composition adhésive réticulable comprenant au moins a) un latex de caoutchouc, au moins b) un époxyde, et au moins c) une polyamine ayant un poids moléculaire supérieur à 190 Dalton, comprenant au moins deux groupes amino choisis parmi des groupes amino -NH2 primaires et -NH- secondaires,
    de sécher le matériau fibreux allongé imprégné
    dans lequel
    la polyamine c) est choisie parmi :
    c1) des polyéthers linéaires ou ramifiés à terminaison amino, et/ou
    c2) des polysaccharides aminoalkylés, et/ou
    c3) des alcools polyvinyliques aminoalkylés et des mélanges de ceux-ci,
    et
    le matériau fibreux allongé comprend un ou plusieurs matériau(x) choisi(s) parmi la rayonne, le lyocell, des polyesters choisis parmi le PET, le PEN et le PVA, des polyamides aliphatiques, des polyamides aromatiques.
  10. Procédé selon la revendication 9 ou élément de renfort allongé selon la revendication 8, dans lequel ledit matériau fibreux allongé comprend un ou plusieurs matériau(x) choisi(s) parmi des polyamides, idéalement des polyamides aromatiques.
  11. Pneu selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, procédé de fabrication d'un pneu selon la revendication 6, élément de structure renforcé selon la revendication 7, élément de renfort allongé selon la revendication 8, procédé de fabrication d'un élément de renfort allongé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 9 ou 10, dans lequel ladite composition est une composition aqueuse comprenant globalement 2,5% à 20% en poids, de préférence 4% à 15% en poids, plus préférablement 5% à 10% en poids des composants a), b) et c).
  12. Pneu selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5 et 11, procédé de fabrication d'un pneu selon l'une quelconque des revendications 6 et 11, élément de structure renforcé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 7 et 11, élément de renfort allongé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 8 et 11, procédé de fabrication d'un élément de renfort allongé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 9 à 11, dans lequel ladite composition adhésive comprend 2% à 17% de a), 0,5% à 7% de b) et 0,05% à 3% de c), de préférence 3% à 12% de a), 1% à 5% de b) et 0,1% à 2% de c).
  13. Pneu selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, 11 et 12, procédé de fabrication d'un pneu selon l'une quelconque des revendications 6, 11 et 12, élément de structure renforcé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 7, 11 et 12, élément de renfort allongé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 8, 11 et 12, procédé de fabrication d'un élément de renfort allongé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 9 à 12, dans lequel ladite composition adhésive comprend :
    un latex de caoutchouc comprenant un copolymère de butadiène-vinylpyridine-styrène, et/ou
    un éther polyglycidylique de polyglycérol.
  14. Pneu selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5 et 11 à 13, procédé de fabrication d'un pneu selon l'une quelconque des revendications 6 et 11 à 13, élément de structure renforcé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 7 et 11 à 13, élément de renfort allongé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 8 et 11 à 13, procédé de fabrication d'un élément de renfort allongé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 9 à 13, dans lequel ladite composition adhésive comprend une polyamine c) ayant un poids moléculaire supérieur à 190 Daltons, de préférence supérieur à 210 Daltons, de préférence supérieur à 220 Daltons, de préférence supérieur à 230 Daltons, de préférence supérieur à 300 Daltons, de préférence supérieur à 400 Daltons, par exemple 430 ou 440 Daltons, de préférence supérieur ou égal à 600 Daltons.
  15. Pneu selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5 et 11 à 14, procédé de fabrication d'un pneu selon l'une quelconque des revendications 6 et 11 à 14, élément de structure renforcé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 7 et 11 à 14, élément de renfort allongé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 8 et 11 à 14, procédé de fabrication d'un élément de renfort allongé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 9 à 14, dans lequel ladite composition adhésive et/ou ledit matériau élastomère est/sont essentiellement exempt(e)(s) de résorcine et/ou de formaldéhyde libre et/ou de leurs produits de réticulation.
  16. Pneu selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5 et 11 à 15, dans lequel tous les composants élastomères renforcés et non renforcés sont essentiellement exempts de résorcine et/ou de formaldéhyde libre et/ou de leurs produits de réticulation.
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